Canadiens to let key players rest up in final regular season games
BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens will use the final weekend of the NHL regular season to give some veterans a rest.
Coach Claude Julien said injured defencemen Shea Weber and Alexei Emelin will sit out games Friday night at home against Tampa Bay and Saturday night in Detroit, while a decision has yet to be made on whether rearguard Jordie Benn will suit up against the Red Wings.
Goaltender Carey Price got the start against the Lightning but he and some other veterans may not even make the trip to Detroit.
The Canadiens, who have locked up first place in the Atlantic Division, begin the playoffs at home Wednesday against the New York Rangers.